Alumni

Business Leaders to Be Honored at Niagara University Gala

January 22, 2026

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration will honor four individuals and an organization for their extraordinary leadership and commitment to their communities at its annual Business Awards Gala on March 25, 2026, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.

NU Professor and Alumna Co-Author Article Quantifying Economic Impact of High-Tech Hospital on Surrounding Neighborhoods

January 12, 2026

Dr. Ann Rensel, retired professor of management and current adjunct instructor in the computer and information sciences department, and Dr. Allyssa Wadsworth, ’17, assistant professor of economics at the University of Houston, have published an article in the Journal of Housing Research. The article, “The Socioeconomic Impact of a Large High-Tech Development Project on the...

President of Niagara University with James Glynn in front of artist's rendering of new Glynn Hall on campus.

Niagara University Remembers James V. Glynn, ’57, ’87 (Hon.), Niagara University Chairman Emeritus

January 5, 2026

James V. Glynn, ’57, ’87 (Hon.), chairman and CEO of Maid of the Mist Corp. and Niagara University chairman emeritus, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Glynn leaves an indelible legacy of faith and service that has transformed both his community and his alma mater. Mr. Glynn’s...

Maid of the Mist announces death of Chairman & CEO

WGRZ January 5, 2026

Niagara University Professor and Alumna Publish Article in Council for Exceptional Children’s Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities Online Journal

November 25, 2025

Dr. Dennis Garland, associate professor and chair of special education at Niagara University, and Dr. Caitlyn Bukaty, M.S.Ed.’11, senior research associate at Think College, co-authored an article that was published in the online journal of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

Head and shoulders photos of Joanne Israel and Darius Myles

Two Niagara University Alumni Honored as Leaders of Color

November 6, 2025

Joanne Rickard Israel, general manager at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and Darius Myles, president and CEO of DMyles Inc., were honored by Buffalo Business First as among the “Power 100 Business Leaders of Color” in recognition of the way they foster creativity and inclusion in their organizations, act as role models for future generations, and recognize that diverse viewpoints breed success.

Darius Myles, ’15: Building a Future for His Family and Community

October 29, 2025

Darius Myles’ affinity for the construction industry began as a child while playing with trucks in the sandbox in the backyard of his Town of Niagara home. The skills he gained as a business student at Niagara University built upon his strong sense of family and equally strong work ethic, giving him a firm foundation for his future success in the business.

Students throw sweet surprise wedding for school principal

Good Morning America October 27, 2025

Nathan Miller, ’14, bringing dream project to the stage

Amherst Bee October 9, 2025

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